SOLUTION: Fiona used quarters to pay off a loan to Fred. If she used nickles instead of quarters she would have needed 72 more of them. How much did Fiona owe Fred?

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Question 295809: Fiona used quarters to pay off a loan to Fred. If she used nickles instead of quarters she would have needed 72 more of them. How much did Fiona owe Fred?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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25q=5q+72*5
5q=q+72
4q=72
q=18
$4.50
18+72=90
90*5=450